A tragic incident unfolded in Charlotte, North Carolina, where a woman faces charges after her 1-year-old daughter died from an alleged drug overdose.

Brionce Parks, aged 26, is charged with felony child abuse and exposing a minor to controlled substances. Authorities launched an investigation shortly after the end of the Christmas holiday.

At approximately 1:20 a.m. on Friday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers responded to an emergency call at a motel located on the 3400 block of Queen City Drive. Upon arrival at the Studios & Suites 4 Less, they discovered a 1-year-old girl unresponsive, as stated in an official press release.

The girl, identified as Kamelah Doris Michilena, was quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, she was declared dead shortly after her arrival.

Following this, detectives began their investigation. A guest familiar with the family suggested that the child’s demise might have been due to an overdose, as reported by local ABC affiliate WSOC.

The investigation continued, and police reportedly uncovered evidence of crack cocaine and fentanyl.

As it turns out, Kamelah was exposed to both drugs, and those drugs caused her death, according to an arrest warrant reviewed by Law&Crime. It is unclear how exactly the child came into contact with the narcotics in question.

Parks was identified as the child’s mother — and then the suspect in her death, the police department said.

The defendant was living at the motel with her daughter at the time, but authorities maintain she was “reckless” in her parenting and allowed the child’s death to occur.

The suspect was interviewed and arrested later on Friday.

Details of the case are limited as the investigation continues.

Parks is being held under a $1 million bond; she is next scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 15, 2026.